Crafts

There’s a special place in my heart for vintage trinkets and all things handmade. Much of it has to do with the memories it holds. Growing up, I had a childhood friend who lived on my street whom I used to visit very often. Going to her home was like wonderland for my imagination. Her mum was an avid antique ...

Since my trip to Australia this summer, I have been experimenting with watercolor painting. I am still a work-in-progress, but that’s alright! With every mistake I make, I learn something new. Although I may not be well-skilled, I certainly enjoy it. Its perfectly imperfect impression allows every brush stroke to look beautiful and worthwhile. And so, you can do the same! ...

Some of the fondest memories we hold in our hearts are those from our childhood. It was a time of learning, exploration and awesome discoveries. It was also a time we formed some of the most important views on the many aspects of life. After all, every experience was a new one and readily absorbed by our young curious minds. ...

Kiran Ansari, owner of Up A Notch Gifts, knows how to put celebratory items together either on a small scale or a grand one. In this post she shares with us a great way to uniquely present a gift of money, whether it’s dollars, euros, dinars or whatever the currency. At Eid time, it’s always an ‘Eidee’, anyway! Many people ...

When a dear friend visits, we clean up every corner of the home, making it warm and welcoming for our guest. We do everything it takes to make them feel comfortable and at home. Ramadan is also a guest to us, visiting us once a year with it’s grace and bountiful blessings. After a busy year of hustle and bustle, ...

Sobia Hussain, owner of The Olive Tree Soap Company, wows us again with these wonderful recipes you will want to make at home just because she makes them so simple and appealing to make. Our skin goes through a lot of wear and tear from the many things we do throughout the day. Exposure to the sun, wind and ...

By Sobia Hussain for My Halal Kitchen Spring is finally here! Was it just me or did this winter feel exceptionally longer? Either way, I’m looking forward to the new season and warmer weather. Although the temperatures are gradually rising, we still get those chilly days requiring some added warmth. So, for this tutorial, I decided to show you how ...

By Sobia Hussain In a fast-paced environment, it’s nice to slow down sometimes and enjoy the little things with your family. And what better way to do that than crafting together? Take out a little time in your afternoon and try making these creative keychains with the mysteriously (yet fascinating) shrinkable Shrinky Dinks! I remember being inspired by these as ...

This wonderful winter craft is brought to us by Sobia Hussain of The Olive Tree Soap Company. Remember this amazing giveaway she offered recently? Well, we are so fortunate to be on the receiving end of her crafty ideas, which she’s agreed to contribute every month. Read on below to learn the first of many ways to help make the ...

The following post comes to us all the way from Doha, Qatar where our friend and partner in creating the Sweet Dawah™ Kit line of products at her company, Silver Envelope, Raana Smith lives. Photo Courtesy of Silver Envelope As we move in to the last 10 days leading up to Eid al-Adha, we notice a flurry of things going ...

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